| Local Authors The Berkshires have been home to many famous authors. This section highlights the many writers who call the Berkshires home. For the most comprehensive listing of Berkshire authored books, please click Moby Dick.
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Long Way Back to the River Kwai: Memories of World War II
by Velmans, Loet  Now in paperback, a searing memoir of World war II, the story of one man's survivial of the brutal slave-labor conditions that inspired the classic book and film "Bridge on the River Kwai... Learn moreDu Bois: Writings (Library of America (Hardcover)) by Du Bois, W. E. B.  The library of America is dedicated to publishing America's best and most significant writing in handsome, enduring volumes, featuring authoritative texts. Hailed as the "finest-looking, longest-lasting editions ever made" (The New Republic), Library of America volumes make a fine gift for any occasion... Learn more |
The Quest of the Silver Fleece
by Du Bois, W. E. B.  Learn more Melville: His World and Work by Delbanco, Andrew  Author Andrew Delbanco researched this latest biography of Herman Mellville at Arrowhead, Melvilles in Pittsfield, MA - the home of Herman Mellville from 1850 - 1863. This book traces Melville's growth from bawdy storyteller through the spiritual preoccupations building up to "Moby-Dick," and the profound disillusionment of later works as he charts a life that left little evidence in its wake... Learn moreFall Foliage: The Mystery, Science and Folklore of Autumn Leaves by Smith, Charles W. G.  The Berkshires very own Charles W. Smith celebrates one of nature's most spectacular, beloved, and fleeting phenomenon in his brand new book. This informal but authoritative guide-part artistic color photography, part science, part travelogue-answers commonly asked questions about foliage: Why do leaves turn yellow, or red? Why do leaves fall? How can you identify trees by their leaves or their bark? Where are the best displays of fall foliage nationwide, and when is peak season? Learn more |
The Souls of Black Folk: 100th Anniversary Edition (Signet Classics (Paperback))
by Du Bois, W. E. B.  Learn more Power Plays: Shakespeare's Lessons in Leadership and Management by Whitney, John O., Packer, Tina  What can Shakespeare teach us about effective leadership? Everything, according to Tina Packer. Founder and Artistic Director of Shakespeare and Co., in Lenox MA. Whether readers are dealing with an indecisive Hamlet or a corporate Lear, this innovative approach to management helps tap the timeless wisdom and profitable genius of the Bard. Illustrations... Learn more
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